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Abelardo De La Espriella takes power in Colombia with hard-line security and oil revival agenda
Abelardo De La Espriella has been sworn in as Colombia’s president in Cali, pledging to end negotiations with armed groups, revive oil and gas investment, freeze public spending and align Bogotá more closely with Donald Trump’s regional security strategy.
August 8, 2026
US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill as India and China face possible 100% tariffs
The United States Senate has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act by 86-11, potentially exposing major buyers of Russian energy, including India and China, to tariffs of up to 100% if the legislation clears the House.
August 8, 2026
Haitian TPS termination leaves 350,000 people facing deportation as Haiti crisis deepens
Ending Haitian TPS leaves about 350,000 people without work authorization or deportation protection as Haiti’s humanitarian crisis worsens
August 6, 2026
Marine One separation lapse exposes safety failures near Reagan National Airport
The FAA is investigating why a passenger jet departed Reagan National as Trump’s Marine One briefly lost required aircraft separation.
August 6, 2026
Iran wants cargo-based fees as Oman negotiates new Strait of Hormuz system
Iran may gain control over inbound Hormuz traffic. The unresolved fight over inspections and fees could reshape Gulf energy security.
August 6, 2026
Erica Schwartz becomes first Black woman to lead CDC after Senate confirmation
Erica Schwartz becomes the first Black woman to lead the CDC as the agency faces workforce cuts, measles outbreaks and vaccine disputes.
August 5, 2026
Armed man accused of monitoring Trump golf club faces federal weapons charge
An armed man accused of monitoring security at Trump’s California golf club faces federal charges as investigators examine his motive.
August 5, 2026
US missile stockpiles face dangerous strain as Iran war drains critical air defenses
US missile inventories face mounting strain as the Iran war consumes Patriot, THAAD and long-range weapons faster than factories can replace them.
August 5, 2026
Trump calls Iran talks a last chance, but Tehran says no negotiations are underway
Trump calls Iran talks a last chance, but Tehran says no negotiations exist as disputes over Hormuz and nuclear policy threaten the pause.
August 3, 2026
Cuba blackout leaves 10 million in darkness as national grid collapses for sixth time
Cuba’s grid collapsed for the sixth time in 2026, leaving millions without power as fuel shortages and ageing plants deepen the crisis.
August 3, 2026